Submarine IP Network Analytics Engineer

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory • Laurel, MD

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About The Position

Are you passionate about developing and operationalizing capabilities to sense, monitor, and analyze the Navy’s maritime IP networks? Do you have experience installing software and hardware capabilities on ship- and shore-based Navy IP communications networks? Do you want to contribute your expertise to missions of national security?
If so, we're looking for someone like you to join our team at APL.
Our team provides creative solutions and systems to the Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and supporting commands. We are seeking a talented Submarine IP Network Analytics Engineer who can develop and lead the installation of IP network hardware and software systems. As a member of our team, you'll join a well rounded group of engineers and analysts who are passionate about applying state-of-the-art engineering to identify and tackle complicated problems and are committed to developing and delivering impactful products. We strive to foster a creative and friendly environment that values camaraderie and team work.
As a Submarine IP Network Analytics Engineer, you will...
Lead and contribute to teams installing hardware and software capabilities for sensing and monitoring IP traffic on operational US Navy Platforms
Provide training and operational support to uniformed Navy personnel
Train and mentor staff members in networking and routing hardware and software
Develop data analysis and automation tools and algorithms
Collaborate with program leadership and develop teams to assess the impact that proposed hardware, software, and algorithm changes will have on collection systems operations
Develop tailored alerting capabilities
Support task planning activities by creating workflows for briefing collaborators, executing training, and integrating technical capabilities
Work alongside US Navy users to observe use cases and explain software features and collection products
Travel up to 75% to CONUS and OCONUS locations

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field
• Expertise in submarine TCP/IP communications and mission centric data analysis,
• Three or more years relevant professional experience
• Demonstrated experience analyzing IP network traffic using Arkime, Elastic Search, and Kibana
• Experience developing and deploying IP network monitoring systems at shore-based and deployed operational Navy platforms
• Experience deploying, operating, or sustaining Elastic Stack components in operational or research environments
• Experience developing alerting, monitoring, or situational awareness capabilities for IP networks
• Hold an active Top Secret security clearance and can ultimately obtain a TS/SCI clearance. If selected, you will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet the requirements for access to classified information. Eligibility requirements include U.S. citizenship

Nice To Haves

• Possess a Master’s or PhD degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field,
• Possess an active TS//SCI clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to teams installing hardware and software capabilities for sensing and monitoring IP traffic on operational US Navy Platforms
• Provide training and operational support to uniformed Navy personnel
• Train and mentor staff members in networking and routing hardware and software
• Develop data analysis and automation tools and algorithms
• Collaborate with program leadership and develop teams to assess the impact that proposed hardware, software, and algorithm changes will have on collection systems operations
• Develop tailored alerting capabilities
• Support task planning activities by creating workflows for briefing collaborators, executing training, and integrating technical capabilities
• Work alongside US Navy users to observe use cases and explain software features and collection products

Benefits

• We offer a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere where you can bring your authentic self to work, continue to grow, and build strong connections with inspiring teammates.
• Our employees enjoy generous benefits, including a robust education assistance program, unparalleled retirement contributions, and a healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level